Istivan

Triple mechanism of action for urinary wellbeing

It includes in its formulation American Cranberry, PAC’s, Mannose and Probiotic that complement each other in their mechanism of action, to prevent the recurrence of urinary tract infections.

60 vegetarian capsules

CN 209439.0

American cranberry, PAC's

They inhibit the adhesion of bacteria to the urinary tract wall by blocking type 1 (mannose-sensitive) and P-type (mannose-resistant) fimbriae.

American cranberry PAC's

They inhibit the adhesion of bacteria to the urinary tract wall by blocking type 1 (mannose-sensitive) and P-type (mannose-resistant) fimbriae..

Manosa

Inhibits bacterial adherence by selectively blocking type 1 fimbriae.

Probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus

Antimicrobial bacterial anti-adherent action. Stimulates the body’s defences Maintains vaginal pH between 4 and 4.5.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Take one capsule a day.

At your local pharmacy.

Can Istivan be taken all year round?

Yes, there are no contraindications to taking it continuously.

Is it preferable to take it in the morning or in the evening?

It is recommended to take 1 capsule in the morning and 1 capsule in the evening, the latter before going to bed and after urinating.

Does Istivan interact with antibiotics?

No. It can be taken as an adjuvant to antibiotic treatment. In this case the recommended dose is 1 capsule taken at night, before going to bed and after urinating.

What are PACs?

Proanthocyanidins, polysaccharides from the American cranberry, are responsible for its efficacy against urinary tract infections. Their mechanism of action is related to inhibiting the adherence of Escherichia coli bacteria, which cause 80% of infections, to the cells of the urinary tract epithelium.